The design feature of language that refers to the fact that the units used for communication can be separated into distinct units that cannot be mistaken for one other is which of the following?
A)discreteness
B)displacement
C)productivity
D)broadcast transmission and directional reception

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Discreteness in language refers to the property that allows complex messages to be built up from smaller, distinct units (such as phonemes or letters in written language) that are clearly different from one another, preventing ambiguity in communication.

The Design Feature of Language That Refers to the Fact